Latin Magazine - Fall 2018 - The Vision2020 Campaign Special Edition

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SPECIAL EDITION Fall 2018 • Charlotte Latin School

TOGETHER, WE SOAR. For nearly 50 years, the dynamic spirit of Charlotte Latin School has come from the deep and abiding vision of our Founders. Today, the same values guide us as we shape the future of our School with the Vision2020 campaign.

Vision2020, the largest and most ambitious capital campaign in our School’s history, will empower the next generation of leaders in Charlotte and beyond with crucial investments in our students, faculty, facilities and operational excellence. With the help of the entire Latin community, this campaign will lay the foundation for the next 50 years at Charlotte Latin School and prepare students not simply to succeed, but to thrive.

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Charlotte Latin School • Fall 2018

EDITOR Courtney Oates Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Susan Carpenter Director of Marketing and Communications

DESIGNER Tori Belle-Miller Graphic Designer

CONTRIBUTORS Fredrik Akerblom Director of Development, Parent

VISION2020 CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE 2018-19 Heather S. Finke Co-Chair Tom M. Finke Co-Chair William C. Adams (Clay) Joanne O. Beam Lynn G. Crutchfield Israel K. Gorelick (Rael) Kari J. Halkyard Thomas A. Hunter IV ’86 Courtney P. Hyder Kelly L. Katterhagen Joy M. Kenefick Tara G. Lebda

April Baker Webmaster & Videographer Katie Brown Director of the Latin Fund Jean E. Davis Board of Trustees, Parent of Alumni Tom and Heather Finke Board of Trustees, Campaign Chairs, Parents Mary Gorman ’00 Capital Campaign Manager Eric and Elizabeth Lloyd Board of Trustees, Parents Luquire George Andrews Emily Pinkerton Major Gifts Officer Thad M. Sharrett ’89 Board of Trustees, Chair, Parent of Alumni, Parent Sally Gray Smith ’82 Director of Alumni Relations, Parent of Alumni

A. Coy Monk IV R. Mitchell Wickham ’87

Administrative Team Support Arch N. McIntosh, Jr. Headmaster Fletcher H. Gregory III Associate Headmaster and Director of Finance Fredrik Akerblom Director of Development

Published Fall 2018

by Charlotte Latin School for students, alumni, parents, grandparents, employees and friends of the School.

Please send address corrections to: Development Office, Charlotte Latin School 9502 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28277 Or by email to vrucker@charlottelatin.org Photography by BlackHorse, Rusty Williams and CLS Marketing and Communications

WHAT’S INSIDE

THE VISION2020 CAMPAIGN SPECIAL EDITION, FALL 2018

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From the Headmaster

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Remembering Dr. Edward J. Fox, Jr.

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A Legacy of Generosity

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Introducing the Vision2020 Campaign

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Campaign Priorities and Outcomes

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Donor Spotlight: The Thurston Family

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Alumni: Thriving Beyond Latin

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By the Numbers

FROM THE HEADMASTER

An Immeasurable

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vividly remember my first visit to the Charlotte Latin campus in the summer of 2000. I was here to interview for the Headmaster’s position to follow the retirement of Dr. Ned Fox who served the School faithfully and successfully for 25 years. Similar to the visual image of our campus today, there were bulldozers and various types of heavy equipment dotting the landscape as part of the construction for the Student Activities Center and the Science, Art and Technology building. Fletcher Gregory was our tour guide that afternoon as my wife and I gazed out on the piles of red clay, trying to envision the completed facilities that would be in operation by the time the new Headmaster was scheduled to arrive in Charlotte the following July.

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Mr. Gregory explained to us that these new facilities were part of the Legacy of Excellence capital campaign and that, in addition to these two signature buildings, the School had purchased 33 acres of land that were contiguous to the current property, expanding the campus to 122 acres in total. I was impressed, to say the least, considering that I was then heading a school of more than 1,200 students plus faculty and staff on a campus of only 15 acres. At the time, I couldn’t even imagine having this much land on which to continue to develop a first-class independent school.

my many travels representing Charlotte Latin around the state and across the country, I am frequently asked what I think has been the key to our success as an independent, college-preparatory school. While I refer to our remarkable faculty and staff as our greatest human resource, I always acknowledge that our success over nearly five decades has been the direct result of the parents and families who have supported the School with their time, talents and financial resources.

Vision2020 is the most ambitious campaign in the School’s 50-year history, and it required more extensive planning and coordination than any of Latin’s previous campaigns. The Mr. Gregory told us something that I have individuals who have devoted hundreds of never forgotten and which has compelled my hours in preparing for the campaign, including family and me to financially support the three the important function of fundraising, have capital campaigns the School has undertaken done everything possible to guide the during my 18 years at Latin: “Everything that campaign to a successful completion. This you see above ground on campus has been has been a team effort from the outset led paid for through gift income, not tuition.” by staff members and In other words, there is volunteers alike. I am not a single facility that Everything that you see proud to say that the our students enter each above ground on campus members of the Board school day, which serves of Trustees have made has been paid for through their educational needs, financial commitments to gift income, not tuition.” that has not been paid the campaign at the highest — Fletcher Gregory, for by donors in support Associate Headmaster and level in School history. of the School.

Director of Finance Our goal is to raise $30 Years later, now that my million by the end of the children have completed high school and 2020–21 school year. The reason the School all but one has graduated from college, I can is currently two-thirds of the way to reaching truly appreciate what these capital campaigns the goal is due to the personal commitment and the resulting facility expansion have and generosity of Latin families, like you, meant to their educational experiences at who believe in our School’s mission and its Latin. The impact is immeasurable. commitment to academic excellence and personal integrity.

From the very beginning of Charlotte Latin in 1970, our Founders and the families whose I have never been more excited or engaged in children attended the School understood a school campaign than I am with Vision2020. their responsibility in being good stewards I feel this way because I know how much time of the School’s resources and of giving back and thoughtful planning has gone into the to the School so that the students and process and how impactful the elements of families in the future would have even greater the campaign will be with respect to future educational opportunities afforded them. In generations of Latin students.

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FROM THE HEADMASTER

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I have never been more excited or engaged in a school campaign than I am with Vision2020.”

From the moment our family joined the Latin community, I was impressed by many elements of the School’s culture, but none more so than the sense of generosity that is a hallmark of CLS. There has not been a single day in the past 18 years in which I have driven on our campus without feeling a sense of deep gratitude for the contributions and sacrifices made by generations of parents and staff. Many of these people invested their time and resources, not for immediate gratification, but for the School’s future and for the students who would attend Latin long after their own families had transitioned out of the School.

Every identified priority in this campaign is important and critical to Latin’s future. Whether we are talking about the new Extended Day Building, support for financial assistance, the Faculty Investment Fund, expansion of our athletic footprint or the signature Upper School and Administration Building, each of these components of Vision2020 will contribute to the educational experiences of our students for years to come.

Next Head of School I am also excited about the future leadership of our School with the hiring of Chuck Baldecchi. I have come to know Chuck over the past few months, and he is extremely qualified to be Latin’s next Head of School. In addition to being an accomplished academician, Chuck is an experienced fundraiser and will, undoubtedly, be a great asset in our efforts to complete a successful campaign when he and his family move to Charlotte next summer.

Finish Well As previously announced, our School theme for 2018–19 is FINISH WELL. In order to successfully complete the campaign, we need every family’s engagement and participation in Vision2020.

The level of your support, of course, is a decision that each family must make. Considering what members of our School community have done in the past to provide exceptional facilities and the outstanding educational programs offered to our students today, I hope that each of you will be encouraged and motivated to contribute to the campaign, as well.

May it be said of the Charlotte Latin School community when the Vision2020 capital campaign draws to a close and all the funds have been raised for the identified initiatives and the new facilities are completed, that we FINISHED WELL!

Arch N. McIntosh, Jr. Headmaster

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2018–2019 SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Mark Tayloe Head of Lower School

Israel K. Gorelick (Rael)

Arch N. McIntosh, Jr. Headmaster

Sonja L. Taylor Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Courtney P. Hyder

Fredrik Akerblom Director of Development Todd Ballaban Head of Middle School Susan Carpenter Director of Marketing and Communications Rod Chamberlain Associate Headmaster for Academic Affairs

Joy M. Kenefick Eric J. Lloyd

Lawrence Wall Head of Upper School

John T. McCoy A. Coy Monk IV

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

John G. Norman

Thad M. Sharrett ’89 Chair

Walker C. Simmons

Robert A. Schleusner III R. Mitchell Wickham ’87

Denny S. O’Leary ’90 Vice Chair

Bill Freitas Chief Technology Officer

Joycelyn C. Lavelle Secretary

David Gatoux Director of Athletics

Mike Freno Treasurer

Fletcher Gregory Associate Headmaster and Director of Finance

William C. Adams (Clay)

Beth Lucas Director of Human Resources

Adaora A. Eruchalu

Mary Yorke Oates ’83 Director of Admissions

Jonathan S. Halkyard

EX-OFFICIO Arch N. McIntosh, Jr. Headmaster Fletcher H. Gregory III Associate Headmaster and Director of Finance Katharine Cowan Parents’ Council President

Lynn G. Crutchfield Jean E. Davis

Michael Parks ’07 Alumni Governing Board President

Heather S. Finke Debbie S. Frail ’88 Special Edition 2018

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IN MEMORIAM

Remembering Headmaster Emeritus

Dr. Edward J. Fox, Jr. (1935–2018)

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harlotte Latin honors the memory of Dr. Edward Jordan Fox, Jr., Headmaster Emeritus who served the School for 25 formative years. Frequently described as a man of vision, Dr. Fox was selected to take the helm at Latin in 1976 after serving as the Head of the Boys’ School at The Collegiate School in Richmond, Virginia.

Often putting in 12- and 14-hour work days to nurture teachers and turn their inspirations to realities, Dr. Fox also counseled families and worked tirelessly for the betterment of Latin and the Charlotte community. He was a steadfast believer in the transformative power of education and the important role played by independent schools.

Dr. Fox with alumni parent, grandparent and former Board Chair John Robison and Mary Yorke Robison Oates ’83. Robison felt Ned was an incredible leader and steward of the campus and its people.

Dr. Fox’s tribute, written when he retired from Latin, is a powerful summation of his years of service to the School: The impact of Dr. Edward J. Fox, Jr., on the School community will never really end.

Just as a pebble tossed into a pond creates continuous ripples, the lives touched by Dr. Fox will extend far beyond his own students, their parents and teachers. For every time an alumnus asks his or her child or grandchild, “What have you learned today?” the legacy of Ned Fox will continue.

“Ned Fox was a consummate educator. He made the School what it is today because of his strong faith and trust in academics.”

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— Robert V. Knight, Jr., Founding Trustee

IN MEMORIAM

Dr. Fox appreciated each employee without feeling administrators were superior to teachers, or that teachers were superior to staff. He knew it took each of us in our own way to make the School so very special.

— Janice Privette, Assistant to Dr. Fox, Parent of Alumni

Along with everyone who is part of the Latin family, I felt a tremendous loss when Mr. McIntosh announced the passing of Dr. Fox. I look at all my experiences at Charlotte Latin School both as a student and now as a parent, and I feel nothing but gratitude. Dr. Fox’s tireless dedication and compassion created an incredible learning environment that has impacted a generation of students from the past, the present and the future. He was an inspiration, and the Latin family will miss him greatly.

Artist: Champagne Maker, Parent of Alumni

— Santosh Rao, M.D. ’94, Parent to Anjali ’27 and Vikram ’29

A L E G ACY OF G E N E R OS I T Y Charlotte Latin School has grown from an idea to a premier independent school thanks to the nearly 50 years of generosity shown by countless donors.

Students, parents, alumni, grandparents, friends and faculty/staff make up a powerful philanthropic ecosystem that enables Charlotte Latin to cultivate the potential in every student and provide every child with an environment in which they can thrive.

OUR FOUNDATION

SEEDS OF GROWTH

ESTABLISHING ROOTS

The vision of our Founders and their deep personal commitment and investment 49 years ago are what made it possible for this community to become more than a dream.

The first Latin families each gave above and beyond tuition fees to pay off the promissory note on the land we all enjoy today, securing the footprint of this campus.

The many donors over the early decades expanded the School beyond its original two buildings and funded programs that shaped the unique Latin experience.

LATIN’S LEGACY OF GENEROSITY

STUDENTS

TRUSTEES

FORMER TRUSTEES CURRENT PARENTS

ALUMNI PARENTS OF ALUMNI

GRANDPARENTS

FOUNDATIONS

FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERS

RETIRED FACULTY AND STAFF

A COMMUNITY IN BLOOM

THRIVING AHEAD

The many families, alumni and friends who continue to invest in Latin today are the catalysts behind the possibilities we see for our School’s people, places and programs.

The continued growth and financial health of our School is deeply tied to the continued growth and financial health of our city. As Charlotte welcomes new residents from diverse backgrounds, so too will Charlotte Latin School, promoting a culture of access, civil discourse, leadership and character development for decades to come.

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The Vi s i o n 2 020 C amp aig n

Pat Beck Parent to Skipper Beck ’78, dec., Bobby Beck ’80 and Kelly Beck Haseley ‘82; Grandparent to Brandon Beck ‘06, Emma Haseley ’16 and Erin Haseley ’13

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When we first enrolled our three children at Charlotte Latin School in 1970, we could never have guessed how great of an impact this community would have on our family for years and years to come.

Whether cheering on our children in countless athletic feats, or supporting our grandchildren’s various forays into the arts, Charlotte Latin has always been a home for us. Our commitment to supporting Latin then, today and in the future is an honor. I am eager to see how Charlotte Latin will grow and continue to be a supportive community for the many students and families to come.”

VISION2020 CAMPAIGN CHAIRS

GENEROSITY. COMMUNITY. COMMITMENT. IMPACT. A letter from Tom and Heather Finke, Vision2020 Campaign Chairs

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hese words come to mind when we think about the individuals and families who, through their generosity, have made Charlotte Latin the school it is today.

Nothing on this campus, including the ground upon which we walk, would be part of the School without the financial gifts of those who came before us. The Vision2020 campaign builds on the legacy of philanthropy that was born at Latin nearly 50 years ago.

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The decision to accept the challenge of leading the largest campaign in the School’s history came easily to us because of how important Charlotte Latin is to our family.

We became a part of this community in 2000 and since then, have had five children pass through the iconic covered walkways, learn in the more than 20 brick buildings and ultimately, find their paths to thrive. As our children’s relationship to Latin deepened over the years, so too did ours. We have become increasingly involved in the life of the School from service on the Board of Trustees, to cheering on our Hawks in the stands, to volunteering in the Library and at May Day Play Day. Where we choose to spend our time is where our hearts are — at Latin and involved in our children’s education.

In 1970, ten founding families took a giant leap of faith. Today, our families and children reap the benefits of their vision and generosity in immeasurable ways. As we build on this community’s rich history and legacy, let us all collectively play a part in building the direction for Latin’s future. We personally chose to invest in Vision2020 because it is an honor to commit to and invest in the education of generations to come.

Finally, we ask: What does Latin mean to you? To your children? To your family? What opportunities and doors has it opened?

What lessons has it taught you? Choosing to support this campaign is certainly an investment, yet your family’s Latin experience is priceless.

“ WHAT DOES LATIN MEAN TO YOU?

TO YOUR CHILDREN? TO YOUR FAMILY?” Latin’s future has come into focus for us through this campaign because of the inclusive plan it promotes — a plan that is not only based on our facility and campus needs, but also on necessary initiatives such as affordability and investment in our faculty members, our leadership development program and maintaining operational excellence. From the School’s Master Plan, two feasibility studies, years of planning and the involvement of many, our School was able to prioritize what was most critical at this point in Latin’s history. We are confident that the Vision2020 campaign will continue to strengthen Latin’s foundation, positioning it to thrive for the next 50 years.

In closing, thank you to those who have already generously committed to the foundational phase of the campaign. To all others, we invite you to take your place in Latin’s history and be a part of this journey alongside us.

With gratitude,

Tom and Heather Finke Vision2020 Campaign Chairs Parents to Ashley ’13, Caroline, William ’17, Walker ’19 and Michael ’20

CAMPAIGN PLANNING

MAKING THE CAMPAIGN A REALITY

Jean E. Davis, Board Chair 2015-18 Parent to Lindsey Metzger ’06, Andy Metzger ’09 and Michael Metzger ‘13

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ducation is constantly evolving. At Latin, the need to meet the shifting demands of our community while staying true to the roots our Founders established nearly 50 years ago has been a priority for the Board of Trustees, its committees and the Administrative team.

In addition, a strong Campus Master Plan, a visionary strategic plan and representation from all aspects of our community — parents, alumni, faculty, students, grandparents, friends — has been critical to the successful planning and execution of the Vision2020 campaign.

The Vision2020 campaign became a reality in 2016, starting with the “quiet” or foundational phase of fundraising. To get to this point, however, a committee comprised of trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, parents and students began research and evaluation of the educational needs of our community back in 2014.

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This effort led the Board to launch While capital campaigns are driven a feasibility study. The initial study by the Board, administrators and gave us the opportunity to present a development teams, it is critical to understand slate of potential capital projects to a representative sample of the Latin that their success is dependent on the community community, providing us with valuable at large as every member has a stake in realizing feedback on whether or not we could the ultimate campaign goal and impact.” move forward with a campaign. By testing a variety of concepts, we identified which projects or investments were most critical at this point in Latin’s story and most meaningful to the broadest number of stakeholders. We were also able to assess an initial figure of how much could potentially be raised by interviewing key donor prospects on their capacity to contribute to the foundation of this campaign.

After yielding positive results from the initial feasibility study, a more detailed analysis was conducted by a formal Capital Campaign Steering Committee as an offshoot of the Board.

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This group determined the final priorities, construction projects and a proposed campaign budget in 2016, setting the $30 million goal and defining the key investment areas — our people, facilities and operational excellence.

In my view, the most striking and rewarding part of this effort thus far has been the extent to which many Latin families have already “dug deep” in terms of carrying Vision2020 forward. From the major commitments that set the stage for us to bring this campaign to our broader community, to the advocacy and time given as part of the planning process, I am proud to be a part of this moment in Latin’s history.

The making of a capital campaign requires a substantial amount of time, commitment, feedback and prioritization from the hands of many. While capital campaigns are driven by the Board, administrators and development teams, it is critical to understand that their success is dependent on the community at large as every member has a stake in realizing the ultimate campaign goal and impact.

As we move into the public season of the Vision2020 campaign over the three years ahead, I hope you will join me in recognizing the financial commitments and sacrifices that were made by the many supporters who came before us in order to give us the campus, classrooms and facilities we benefit from today. In turn, I ask you to consider your role in this moment and how you will help to ensure that the students who come after us will benefit in the same way for years to come.

We sat down with Elizabeth and Eric Lloyd to hear their perspectives on Vision2020.

Eric: If you are not directly involved with construction or in a leadership position at the School, you probably Elizabeth and Eric Lloyd are not aware of how Eric, Board Chair 2013-15 Parents to William ’19, much planning goes into Carter ’21 and Johnston ’21 a capital campaign. Years of intentional planning are done to define the priorities and to develop a workable plan.

I think the most important point is that a capital campaign doesn’t come from the Board of Trustees. A capital campaign comes from the needs identified by the School from feedback given by all stakeholders including faculty, students, alumni and parents. The Upper School and Administration Building is designed to address many of those needs including classrooms to support the way teachers teach and students learn today.

Elizabeth: Providing students with opportunities is every parent’s hope for their child. Giving them access, regardless of what their passion is, and having a School that provides an outlet for them to explore that passion and even a leadership opportunity in that area — is what Latin does so well. The new facilities allow the School to continue to offer more students these opportunities.

Eric: I think we need to remember that everything we have today at Latin was paid for by generations before us. We benefit from the gifts of others from years and years ago.

Elizabeth: We ask ourselves, ‘How can we continue that for our grandchildren and for others who will benefit from a Latin education?’ In that context, it’s easy to see this as an opportunity to remind everyone what we’re giving to — the foundation of the School and its long-term success.

CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES AND OUTCOMES

Campaign Priorities PEOPLE: 17%

LATIN FUND: 20%

Faculty Investment Fund Financial Assistance

Sustained Operational Excellence

$30 MILLION GOAL

FACILITIES: 63% Athletics Facilities Enhancements Upper School and Administration Building The Leadership Center Extended Day Building Field House

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Campaign Outcomes Charlotte Latin School champions foundational learning in our community, continuously reflecting inward, reaching outward and moving forward. The Vision2020 campaign is a pivotal point in Charlotte Latin’s story, providing an opportunity to further distinguish future generations of students and faculty.

Vision2020 celebrates Latin’s distinct heritage and commitment to excellence by investing in key people, place and program differentiators, promoting a deepened emphasis on LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, WELLNESS, COLLABORATION and INCLUSION.

EMPOWER LEADERS

IMPROVE WELLNESS

OUTCOMES

BUILD COLLABORATION

FOSTER INCLUSION

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PEOPLE

Arch N. McIntosh, Jr. Headmaster

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While there has been much attention given to the various facilities under construction as part of the Vision2020 campaign, the history and heart of Charlotte Latin has always been its people. Our students and faculty members are our greatest assets.

Vision2020 honors and supports both through the $5 million designated for financial assistance and the Faculty Investment Fund. These funds support Latin’s continued commitment to socioeconomic diversity and the ability to recruit, hire and retain the finest teachers from across the country and globe.”

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Relationships have always been at the center of all we do as a School community and must continue to serve as the primary component of our culture.”

— Arch McIntosh

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EMPOWERING OUTSTANDING TEACHERS The Faculty Investment Fund Latin is proud of our creative, attentive, dedicated and passionate teachers. Their collective work defines the School and inspires our students to think, explore and question. Teachers are key to our School’s and our students’ continued success.

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t the heart of the Charlotte Latin community is our faculty, a group of individuals with a true passion for what they do and who dedicate themselves to our students and their development.

To ensure that our School continues to stand out today and well into the future, Vision2020 will establish a comprehensive Faculty Investment Fund, a flexible set of assets that will focus on recruiting the best teachers while also retaining and empowering our faculty to reach their full potential. Recognizing faculty, investing in educational pursuits or providing a helping hand in times of crisis, this fund will help faculty members who embody the best of Charlotte Latin School’s timeless, dynamic spirit.

CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES: PEOPLE

ACCESS and AFFORDABILITY Investing in Financial Assistance

Our Founders envisioned a School where every child who could succeed at Latin would have that opportunity. The key word is “every.” They believed, as we do now, that a diverse community of learners, united by a culture of inclusive excellence, provides an optimal environment for student learning. Financial assistance ensures our ability to offer a Latin education to more families across our city, fostering greater inclusion and better preparing our students for the diverse world in which we live.

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harlotte Latin School is a community of learners united by a culture of excellence.

Academically-qualified students should have every opportunity to fulfill their potential, regardless of their financial need. The Vision2020 campaign puts Latin’s values more fully into practice by increasing the capacity for financial assistance. Achieving greater socioeconomic diversity among our student body and serving a broader Charlotte population allows Latin to attract and retain exceptional students. It strengthens our School with dynamic, new perspectives, enriching the educational experience for all.

“We want what we offer to be sustainable,” says Director of Financial Aid, Chris Downing.

“We are committed to our families, and we must ensure that we can live up to that commitment, so we plan for it through means such as the Vision2020 campaign. An increase in financial assistance helps expand what we can do with our budget.”

Downing works hard to get to know each family going through the financial aid process. “It is a process, but it is about the people,” he says. Together with Associate Headmaster and Director of

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“We want what we offer to be sustainable. We are committed to our families, and we must ensure that we can live up to that commitment.”

— Chris Downing, Director of Financial Aid

Finance, Fletcher Gregory, the commitment to the family and to mutual trust is foremost. “It is professional, but it is personal,” says Downing.

“It has to be both.”

“In the big picture, adding to our financial assistance budget is a critical need. Kids are kids wherever you go. We want to provide access to a Latin education to whomever we can for as long as we are here,” adds Downing.

That we are completely “need-blind” means many things. It keeps the Admissions focus on the child.

“Our decisions are not about filling seats with students; our decisions are about making a mission match. To eliminate whether or not a family can afford Latin enables us to attract all kinds of people.

We want financial assistance to reduce a barrier to a Latin education, and we are a richer, truer school if we can do so,” says Director of Admissions, Mary Yorke Oates.

CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES: FACILITIES

CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES:

FACILITIES A Conversation with Lynn Crutchfield, Buildings and Grounds Chair, Board of Trustees

Lynn Crutchfield Parent to Eddie ’17, Liza ’18, Grace ’21 and Lucy ’23

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he priorities of the Vision2020 capital campaign — People, Facilities and Operational Excellence — ensure that Charlotte Latin is well-positioned to thrive for the next 50 years.

The Buildings and Grounds Committee of our Board of Trustees, led by Lynn Crutchfield,

is tasked with managing the facilities and construction projects of the Vision2020 campaign and implementing the Campus Master Plan with School administration. For the campaign, the committee worked closely with Mr. McIntosh and his leadership team to determine the priorities and timeline for construction. In addition to the School leadership, the group meets with architects and contractors to ensure the budget and design are consistent with the School’s mission. This work is no small task.

All of the Vision2020 campaign construction was planned in phases to meet a wide range of needs. “We began with Athletics and South Campus enhancements, many of which were completed in Spring 2018,” Crutchfield explains. The Extended Day Building, which opened in August 2018, has a progressive, playful design, appropriate to its use while keeping within Latin’s architectural style. “Our intention with Extended Day was multifaceted,” Crutchfield explains.

“We wanted to ensure that construction would be the least disruptive to the Latin community.

We also needed to maintain the screen from the Providence Road thoroughfare, and we needed to open for business at the beginning of the 2018–19 school year.”

The Upper School and Administration Building, fully underway as of this printing, will serve many purposes. “It will become the much-needed front door to our campus,” Crutchfield explains. While its interior design is modern, the exterior of the building blends with the established culture of campus. “Inside it will be

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Facilities are important, but in the end what really matters is what happens inside each building.”

— Lynn Crutchfield

light and airy,” says Crutchfield. “The design is all about connecting people and celebrating them in ways that allow collaboration and cross-curricular interaction.”

Finally, The Leadership Center and Field House projects will follow the completion of the Upper School Building in the last phase of the Vision2020 campaign. “These facilities will provide spaces for the entire School where we really can elevate qualities that make Latin so special, such as leadership development and wellness,” said Crutchfield.

The Buildings and Grounds Committee works closely with administrative liaison, Fletcher Gregory. “It cannot be overstated that Fletcher is really the backbone of the entire operation,” says Crutchfield. “His thoughtful and tireless dedication to this School and these projects will pay off for decades to come.”

CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES: FACILITIES

CAMPAIGN CONSTRUCTION Q&A with Fletcher Gregory As one peruses this special edition of LATIN magazine, it is easy to note a common thread throughout. That thread is Associate Headmaster and Director of Finance, Fletcher Gregory. Fletcher works closely with the Board, expertly captains every aspect of the School’s finances, oversees all plans for construction projects and regularly aligns with the Development team. His top priority is always the good of the School and its community.

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Why are we doing all of this construction?

We are continually seeking to improve our methods for educating our students and meeting their needs. Nearly 90% of students participate in at least one sport, which created the need for expanded and improved facilities on South Campus.

Some of our buildings and classrooms were designed in the 1970s and no longer provide the kind of educational spaces needed in today’s classrooms. The new Upper School and Administration Building will add much-needed, updated spaces for our World Languages, English and History departments, as well as for our College Center.

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How are you involved in this project?

As Associate Headmaster and Director of Finance, I have the responsibility of all facility planning for the School. This involves annual maintenance, periodic construction on enhanced facilities, and annually balancing the Operating Budget. In preparation for this next round of construction, we have worked with the Board of Trustees Buildings and Grounds Committee to assemble a strong team that includes Little and Associates, our architects, and Choate Construction, our general contractor.

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How were the facility projects determined?

Everything stems from our 2014 Campus Master Plan. Vision2020, with the goal of $30 million, is a response to the needs identified in the Master Plan.

Designing the facilities in the Vision2020 campaign involved many members of the Latin community. The Board of Trustees voted on the final set of facility projects to be constructed in this campaign period.

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Who is paying for these projects?

Current construction projects are being funded by the generosity of our more than 160 foundational donors (see pages 46–47 for the full list). Future construction projects will be funded by the continued generosity of the Latin community, as we will all be asked to make a commitment in the public phase for this campaign.

Mr. Gregory and Mr. McIntosh check on South Campus construction, Spring 2018.

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What motivates you to do all of this work?

I love this School and what it does for our students. My wife, Mary (a retired second grade teacher, current substitute and volunteer), and I have worked more than 50 combined years at Latin. Our children are Latin graduates, and Latin has been an important part of our lives since 1991. So, we know the value of a Charlotte Latin education, and we want to do our part to ensure that students continue to thrive after we have moved on.

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Transformative

CAMPUS GROWTH Thanks to the vision of our Founders and the giving nature of the Latin community, our campus has grown from two original buildings to the sprawling 128 acres on which we thrive today. Our past capital campaigns — such as The Campaign for Charlotte Latin School, Legacy of Excellence and Foundation for the Future — have funded this growth and added pivotal facilities like the Science, Art and Technology building, the Beck Student Activities Center and the Horne Performing Arts Center. Today, we celebrate the Vision2020 campaign and the path it paves for students and programs to successfully navigate a very bright future.

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South Campus Multipurpose Field

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Athletic Shelter, Training Room, Concessions and new South Campus Parking

12 Beck Student Activities Center

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Turf Field, Bleachers and Press Box

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Upper School and Administration Building

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Future Courtyard and Student Green Space

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Coaches’ Pavillion

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Technology Building 14 Edward J. Fox, Jr. Middle School 15 Horne Performing Arts Center 16 Founders’ Hall 17 Knight-Dickson Library 18 Shelton Hall 19 The Nest, Grade 5 Classrooms

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Opening Doors to

OPPORTUNITY The Upper School and Administration Building Twenty-first Century learning requires instructional spaces that integrate modern technology solutions, empower group learning and collaboration, support one-on-one, private meetings and support flexibility for today’s students.

Rendering of the new Upper School and Administration Building, set to open Fall 2019.

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hose of us who navigate Charlotte Latin School regularly have little trouble finding our destination. Enter campus for the first time, however, and it is a different story. No single building presents itself as the place to start, to park, to ask. All of that is about to change.

The Upper School and Administration Building (in full construction swing as of this printing) not only opens its doors in Fall 2019, it also becomes Latin’s new front door, welcoming all who enter, and behind which lies a world of opportunity.

Our existing spaces for the Upper School are more than 40 years old. Not only have we outgrown these spaces, what has also changed is the way in which we use classrooms. The current, traditional model

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— hallways of one-size-fits-all classrooms — is antiquated, inflexible and less than ideal.

Class size in the Upper School can vary anywhere from five students in Latin V to 20 in Algebra. The new building offers collaborative classroom and instructional spaces, modern technology solutions and dedicated offices for one-on-one teacher and student meetings.

In 2016, Head of Upper School Lawrence Wall wrote, “We have reached the place where we can no longer accommodate our core curriculum. In order to function at the highest level possible and retain our primacy as the independent school of choice, we must create new space for students, teachers and those who support them.”

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As we look to the competitive landscape, it is imperative that Charlotte Latin School not only keep pace with, but surpass, our peer schools with flexible classrooms, which can best support our innovative implementation of curriculum.”

— Lawrence Wall, Head of Upper School

Construction of the Upper School and Administration Building, Summer 2018.

The 50,000 square foot, signature building is designed to give Upper School students the space to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for the future. Planning for this facility began years ago, and the purposes for the building have become more and more defined over time. Dedicated faculty offices make the classroom space all about the student experience and add flexibility in scheduling. Additional accessible space for Learning Resources, Counseling and the College Center allow the School to provide the individualized support needed to ensure all students achieve their full potential. Careful, purposeful design is an unmistakable priority in the building.

“I anticipate usable space with intelligent design solutions, nimble use of technology in classrooms and intentional common space,” says Wall. When asked what else he looks forward to, Wall replied, “A place to be. A place for students to exercise discretionary use of free time.”

As he shepherds tomorrow’s leaders in the Upper School, Wall remains true to the principles set for the School in the 1970s: “Our very serious charge is making absolutely sure that we build a facility that serves our vision — innovative yet foundational — and CLS to its core.”

The back of the Upper School and Administration Building will feature courtyard space and look on to the Beck Student Activities Center across from the bus lane.

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SOUTH CAMPUS

ATHLETICS COMPLEX Visit South Campus after school, and you will experience a buzz of activity. We celebrate our robust athletics program and the learning that happens outside of the classroom on the fields, courts and trails. Flexible and weather-resistant spaces alleviate scheduling conflicts and safety issues. Additional viewing areas and shelters improve the experience for our teams, visiting schools and spectators.

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early 90% of students in Grades 7–12 participate in Latin athletics. While we celebrate this level of participation, we have experienced over-crowded

fields and scheduling challenges for practices and games.

To better accommodate our student-athletes and their families, enhancements have been made to South Campus: • New turf field and 500-spectator bleacher system • New shelter facility providing changing rooms, bathrooms, concessions, a training room and protection from inclement weather • Additional parking and new sidewalk system • Upgraded cross country trail system Future plans include relocating the tennis courts (to the site of the Butler property) and adding additional courts to accommodate program demand. An additional multi-purpose practice field is also in the works.

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The Booster Club is honored and excited to support the South Campus Athletics Complex.

The new fields and facilities provide an amazing experience for our student-athletes, Latin community and our visitors.”

— Jennifer McCabe Booster Club President 2018–19 Parent to Harper ’16, Mary Elliott ’18 and William ’21

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Beyond the ability to practice outside in the rain when regular fields are unable to drain, the turf allows our team to pick up their ball/stick skill speed with this new surface, encouraging the players to take more risks and try more difficult skills. We are so fortunate to have this turf field at Charlotte Latin School.”

— Deb Savino, Varsity Field Hockey Coach

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EXTENDED DAY BUILDING PROMOTING LEARNING OUTSIDE OF THE SCHOOL DAY An Interview with Freya Hamilton, Director of After-School Programs For many young students the school day doesn’t end at 3:10 p.m. Our Extended Day and Enrichment Programs offer supervised activities and spaces until 6 p.m. each day.

There is a need for a safe and engaging place where students can unwind, study and be creative after the school day. The Extended Day Building provides a permanent space for these programs and meets the increasing demand of quality after-school care.

What does the new building bring to the Extended Day and Enrichment Programs?

We are so fortunate to have a building used exclusively for our Extended Day program. The new facility provides increased opportunity for growth and better serves our students and parents. The building benefits the Lower School and other divisions, as they have access to the classroom spaces in the morning, when not in use by Extended Day. How much additional space do we now have?

The modular unit had only two classrooms.

The new building can house all TK through Grade 5 students who use the program.

There is also office space, teacher workspace and a large storage area. Our hallway has a welcome/reception area and hooks used to hang children’s belongings. Each room has

ample cabinets and counter space, as well as new flexible furniture, allowing us to arrange the classroom based on our activities and the number of children in attendance.

How does this new facility better serve our families?

The facility houses all of our Extended Day students under one roof. The building is conveniently located next to the Lower School building, making it easy for children to transition from the regular school day into their after-school routine. We are also adjacent to the Lower School playground — the children’s favorite. The new building allows increased enrollment and more daily drop-ins.

Finally, we may host more TK/K Enrichment activities during the 1:30–3:10 p.m. times, when classrooms are not in use.

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We are new to the Extended Day program, but the transition has been great. Matthew is in the Grades 3–5 class and we love that he gets to make new friends that he would not otherwise get to meet. This is connecting him to the School in a different way. The new classroom encourages the kids to interact with each other in new ways, from art to games to foosball. It has quickly become one of Matthew’s favorite parts of the day.”

— Christine and David Adams Parents to William ’24 and Matthew ’27

What can you do in the new space you could not do before?

We now have our own hallway and walls to decorate with student art, group projects and bulletin boards. The two Extended Day TK/K classrooms have engaging, seasonallychanging dramatic play centers coinciding with the monthly character traits we teach.

Our first and second grade teachers have a stage area for role play and skits so children may write and perform. Our third through fifth grade students have a lounge area and a makerspace, allowing creativity and teamwork. Next, we will create a garden that the children will maintain as they learn basic gardening skills.

How else will the space be used?

The Extended Day building has multiple uses throughout the school day. In the morning, Lower School teachers, Learning Resources and other divisions on campus can reserve space to serve the needs of their students. After 3:10 p.m., one of the four rooms is designated as an after-school “flex” space used for special activities, extra homework practice, music and movement in inclement weather.

What is your favorite feature of the new facility and why?

I am most excited that our Grades 3–5 students now have a space of their own.

Their space is the largest classroom in the new building and has an “older kid” feel to it, much like a playroom space would be in their own home. Here, our older Extended Day students can unwind, relax and socialize, play board games and work on homework.

How many students do the Extended Day and Enrichment Programs serve?

Our Extended Day program is available to students TK through Grade 5. In past years we enrolled 90–100 students. Daily drop-ins can range from 1 to 15 additional children each day. Enrichment Programs are open to all students TK through Grade 5. Enrollment varies per semester, but it has ranged from 125–150 students. Many of our registered Extended Day students also participate in Enrichment activities. We opened this school year with a 33% growth in enrollment, which confirms the need for our dedicated home in this new building.

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LEADERSHIP CENTER Leadership is embedded in Latin’s DNA. The Leadership Center will create a dynamic “hub” where students learn and exercise leadership skills through our Latin Leads with Honor program, a cutting-edge curriculum that ignites students’ minds, fosters their creative thinking and brings them together in community.

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magine, if you will, an inspirational space in the heart of our campus. A space which exudes “welcome” — that cultivates collaboration, unleashes imagination, deepens connections and fosters discovery. A place that not only allows collaborative work, but invites it. Where thoughts collide and ideas thrive. There is such a place coming to Latin: The Leadership Center.

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The new Leadership Center will revolutionize the way collaboration happens at Latin. A space where new ideas can flourish with the help of teachers and mentors will bring so much creativity and positivity to our School.”

— William Lloyd ’19

Planned for the final phase of the Vision2020 capital campaign, The Leadership Center will take the place of the existing 100/200 Building (currently housing Upper School History and World Languages). The space will be completely transformed, opening its doors (and walls) to synergy, collaborative learning and countless possibilities. This “hub” for all grade levels will become the epicenter of campus and a place that connects tradition with vision.

Goals of The Leadership Center: • Align the Latin Leads with Honor program with transformative programming in Grades 2–12.

• Host civil discourse training that promotes thoughtful and engaging dialogue.

FEATURES: Classroom space A Leadership café

• Enable the Student-Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) to collaborate to create problem-solving skills for Varsity sports teams.

Flexible, adjustable desks and chairs

• Develop curriculum for Hawks LEAD (Leadership Explorers and Developers), an Upper School/Grade 3 mentorship program.

Tech bars, casual seating

Private study booths and group workspaces

Ample access to technology

• Host communication skills workshops and trainings to bolster more effective communication among students, faculty and staff.

• Provide space for Service Learning groups so they can plan educational and engaging projects.

• Create a home for programs such as Lamm Hawks Quest, Global Studies and Diversity and Inclusion, giving them a place to engage, plan, ignite and share.

The Leadership Center will offer each student on campus an unprecedented, caring and flexible “collaboratory” — a space where everyday citizen leadership happens, and happens well.

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THE FIELD HOUSE The story of the Field House began years ago. In 2012-13, a team of Athletics administrators began a strategic planning process to keep up with and stay ahead of growth, trends, needs and safety issues. Beginning with a survey of coaching and P.E. staff, the team visited programs and facilities across the country, in the end developing a list of priorities in an Athletics Master Plan.

Increased participation and team success can be seen across the board, leading to multiple teams vying for space. “When you plan a solution, it is like working a puzzle,” says Director of Athletics David Gatoux. “Many pieces have to be put in place in phases.” Several athletics needs of the Master Plan were addressed in phase I of the Vision2020 campaign, with the South Campus enhancements (see page 34), including a new turf field, additional parking and the shelter facility added in Spring 2018.

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Offering growthpromoting opportunities to our students is part of Latin’s mission. Health and wellness are keys to student well-being and go hand-in-hand with academic success. Latin’s vision for wellness includes a wide range of activities for both body and mind.

The Field House will provide flexible use space for all students with an auxiliary gym and greatly expanded strength and conditioning space.

As parents of student-athletes, it is pleasing to watch how the kids have grown to embrace the concept of healthy mind and body. The same motivation, discipline and work ethic that is expected of them from their coaches transfers into the classroom and other aspects of their lives.”

— Joycelyn Lavelle, Board of Trustees Parent to Ella ’19, Cole ’21 and Nina ’22

The next step is relocating our current tennis facility to South Campus, freeing up land for the 10,000 square foot Field House.

The Field House will add much-needed flexible space for all students, with a strength and conditioning room and multicourt space. It will accommodate P.E. classes, practices, yoga, Hawks Quest activities, intramurals, strength and conditioning and more.

Latin’s Athletics program strives to provide a sense of balance for our community. “We want a successful program in which students and athletes may stay healthy and get home at a reasonable hour for family, study and rest,” said Gatoux. Increased practice, competition and multi-purpose space in the Field House make these goals significantly more possible.

Recently, the very conscious change in the Athletic Development offering — adding a dedicated Strength and Conditioning Coach — has brought a significant increase in participation.

The program creates healthier athletes, decreasing injuries and bolstering our Athletics program.

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OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Jonathan and Kari Halkyard Jonathan, Trustee, Parents to Tommy ’16 and Will ’18

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To us, supporting the School through the Latin Fund and capital projects is a way to pay tribute to those who came before us. It is critical that we take our place in Latin’s story so that many generations of Hawks will continue to benefit for years to come.”

From our founding in 1970 to our legacy of 100% new family giving, Charlotte Latin School has long benefited from the generosity of our Latin community. As our campus grows with the Vision2020 campaign, annual operating support must grow and expand as well to support new operational needs.

The Latin Fund empowers the School to sustain a broader range of educational enhancements, experiential learning programs, technology improvements, student safety initiatives and faculty professional development opportunities.

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uition dollars aren’t enough to cover the full cost of educating a Charlotte Latin student.

Tuition covers only 86% of the costs to educate our 1,430 young minds. The Latin Fund bridges this gap, allowing us to fund critical classroom enhancements and essential programming, while sustaining a consistent operating budget and minimal tuition increases.

In addition, every seven to 10 years we hold capital campaigns like Vision2020.

Our Strategic Plan and Campus Master Plan guide the priorities of these campaigns, which usher in new chapters for Latin and allow us to continue our commitment to delivering a world-class education. As our priorities expand during Vision2020, the Latin Fund must grow to support them, necessitating an additional $6 million during the campaign season.

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HISTORICAL DATA Over the past seven years, your generosity to the Latin Fund has supported educational enhancements with more than $7.8 million in gifts.

Year-by-year giving totals:

COMPONENTS OF THE LATIN FUND

FUNDING A LATIN EDUCATION

Faculty Development:

Tuition Dollars Operational costs, including teacher salaries and benefits, campus maintenance and day-to-day expenses

Latin Fund & Auxiliary Income Educational enhancements, including faculty development, enhanced learning spaces, experiential learning programs and expanded staff

Last year, the Latin Fund empowered nearly 150 employees to attend professional conferences, sharpening their skills and gaining deeper expertise.

Enhanced Learning Spaces: Evolutions in technology require intentional upgrades, and the Latin Fund has funded new learning spaces and modern technology solutions in our classrooms.

Experiential Learning Programs:

for past 17 years

The Latin Fund has allowed students to learn actively in the community, funding the curricula, training and equipment needed to extend classrooms beyond our walls.

Expanded Faculty and Staff: We have funded new positions, including a Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Associate Headmaster for Academic Affairs, Athletics and Leadership Development staff.

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CAMPAIGN PROGRESS

PROGRESS to DATE

and Campaign Timeline

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n previous pages, we have shared how the strong culture of philanthropy at Latin created the unique 128-acre campus we enjoy and utilize each day. The generous spirit of our donors provides funding for capital projects, student programs and also grows our endowment.

Philanthropy is essential for the School’s continued financial sustainability.

Fredrik Akerblom Director of Development

We have walked through the process of planning for Vision2020, including the years of strategic discussion and collaboration to identify the priorities that are absolutely necessary to carry Latin into the future.

More than 160 families have committed to the campaign in the foundational phase, and this generosity brings us 67 percent of the way to the ambitious $30 million goal.

This early support allows the School to move forward with a number of campaign initiatives, including South Campus enhancements, the Extended Day Building and the construction of the Upper School and Administration Building.

While this early success is certainly something to celebrate, we will not rest on our laurels. The next three years are critical for realizing the $30 million goal for Vision2020. It is crucial that all of us consider the role we play in Latin’s future and the positive impact the campaign will have for decades to come.

Over the next three years, I invite you to:

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CAMPAIGN TIMELINE

YEAR 1 : 2 01 8–1 9

L EA RN & E N GAGE Th i s s c h oo l ye a r, we inv ite eve r yo ne to l e arn abo ut the Vi si o n2020 c a p i t a l c a m p a ig n . Vis it C L STh r ive Ahe ad.o rg, the campai gn we bsi te, a n d b e i n s pire d . Watch fo r eve n t s and o the r acti vi ti e s whe re we wi l l s h a re c a mp a ig n u p d ate s a n d n o t a bl e deve l o pme nts. Fi nal l y, cho o se to s u p p or t o r re n ew yo u r g ift to t he Lati n Fund, e nsuri ng that Lati n m a i n t a i n s o p e rat io n a l exce lle n ce t hro ugho ut thi s pe ri o d o f growth.

YEAR 2 : 2 01 9– 2 0

I N V E ST N ex t ye a r, o u r co m m u n it y ce le b rate s Lati n’s 5 0 th Anni ve rsary.

Hon or t h e S ch o o l’s p a st a n d s u ppo rt i ts f uture wi th a spe ci al c a p i t a l com m it m e n t in re co g n it io n o f thi s mi l e sto ne ye ar. Charl o tte L at i n ’s f u tu re d e p e n d s o n eve r y me mbe r o f o ur S cho o l co mmuni ty.

Eve r y g ift is n e e d e d a n d we lco me d: the o ne -ti me do nati o n, a m u l t i -ye a r ca p it a l p le d g e o r a p la n ne d gi f t i n the fo rm o f a be que st.

We st a n d re a d y to s e r ve e a ch p e rso n and fami l y to f i nd the ri ght way to s u p p o r t C h a r l o tte Lati n S cho o l .

YEAR 3 : 2 02 0– 2 1

C E L E B R AT E In 2020 - 21 , t h e fin a l ye a r o f o u r ca m pai gn, we cl o se o ut Vi si o n2020 wi th d e e p g rat i t u de fo r t h o s e w h o h ave co ntri bute d to thi s spe ci al e f fo rt. Thi s is ou r ye a r to ce le b rate eve r y t h in g made po ssi bl e fo r curre nt and f uture g e n e rat io n s o f H aw k s t hro ugh yo ur ge ne ro si ty.

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT

Thurston Family Bequests

Largest Gift in School History Stella Thurston

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ince the 1970s when Mr. and Mrs. D. Jones “Doc” Thurston, Jr., chose Charlotte Latin for their son Doc III’s education, the Thurston name has left an indelible mark on Charlotte Latin School. This legacy included decades of hospitality, loyalty and exemplary generosity that culminated in 2018 with a generous $2.4 million gift from the estates of Mrs. Thurston and her son.

Mr. Thurston (1908–1993) was a captain of industry in the motor carrier and aviation fields, and his wife, Stella Rutledge Thurston (1925–2015), devoted herself to tireless, philanthropic work and entertained family and friends in their historic and spacious Eastover home with her warm, Southern hospitality. “She was dignified, with a delightful sense of humor,” said one Latin parent.

Their son, Doc III (1964–2015), was a member of Charlotte Latin’s Class of 1982. His parents appreciated Charlotte Latin for the scholastic atmosphere that suited Doc perfectly.

After graduation, Doc III went on to receive numerous prestigious degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University and Dartmouth College.

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After Mrs. Thurston’s and her son’s passing in October and November of 2015 respectively, Charlotte Latin School learned that they had included the School in their estates. “We were saddened when Doc passed away so early and humbled by the Thurston family’s generosity toward Charlotte Latin. Their gift is the largest in School history and will have a direct impact on the lives of many students for years to come,” said Arch McIntosh, Headmaster.

This unprecedented bequest has paved the way for Planned Giving at Charlotte Latin School. By including Latin in her estate, Stella Thurston set an example for generations Doc III of Latin families to come.

Her trust in Latin, her forward-thinking and simple, yet quintessential, philanthropic nature set a giving example — even in her death — of which Latin is humbled and proud.

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MR. ROBERT V. KNIGHT, JR., FOUNDING TRUSTEE, SAID OF THE THURSTON COMMITMENT:

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The Thurston family members were generous and devoted supporters of Charlotte Latin School. Doc, Jr., served on the Board from 1979–1982, coinciding with Doc III’s graduation from the School. After Doc, Jr.’s death in the mid-90s, Stella and Doc III remained devoted to Latin through volunteerism, philanthropy and event hosting. To those of us who planned the opening of Charlotte Latin School, Stella’s home will always be a warm memory, as it was just a stone’s throw away from that brick wall in Eastover where the idea of Charlotte Latin began over casual conversations. We are so grateful that Charlotte Latin will benefit in such generous measure from the Thurston estate.”

THE CAPITAL SOCIETY The Capital Society is a group of individuals and families who have included Charlotte Latin School in their estates. “Charlotte Latin gave so much to our children and to us as well. We want to make sure that our gratitude becomes a legacy when we are gone,” said one Capital Society member.

Please contact Fredrik Akerblom, Director of Development at Charlotte Latin School (fakerblom@charlottelatin.org or 704.617.5350), if you would like to know more about how Latin may become part of your estate plans. You can also read more at: charlottelatin.planmygift.org.

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Carrie and Carl Fisher ’88 Parents to Mayes ’23, Eleanor ’25 and Edward ’28

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Carrie and I feel passionately about Charlotte Latin School as parents, and for me more specifically, as an alumnus. Over all of the years that I have been involved with this community, the School’s commitment to academic excellence has never once wavered.

Yet, the importance of the other facets Latin instills in its students such as discipline, teamwork and work ethic are qualities that simply cannot be overstated. These qualities, which were instilled in me both through the classroom and on the playing field, are what have helped me to succeed throughout my life. I’m humbled watching my three children receive the same emphasis on these values at Latin today. Our investment in the Vision2020 campaign is an expression of our gratitude for all that Latin has done and continues to do for our family.”

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by Thad Sharrett ’89, Chair, Board of Trustees

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To answer the question of what ‘thrive’ means to me can best be summed up in one word: investment.”

Thad Sharrett ’89 Parent to Austin ’18, William ’20 and Davis ’20

harlotte Latin School has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. I arrived on campus at the start of my fifth grade year, literally kicking and screaming my way into the halls of Lower School. Little did I know then that this special community would impact my entire life. Charlotte Latin led me to my wife (Bobbie ’88), has become a shared alma mater with our three sons (Austin ’18, William ’20 and Davis ’20) and has provided me countless opportunities to grow.

I also could not have foreseen that the shy 10-year-old who needed the daily support and encouragement of Mrs. Bickett would also have the honor of serving as the Latin Board Chair. I am humbled to step into this new role and very excited about the future of the School. Serving on the Board has allowed me to give back to a place that has given both me and my family so very much.

To help guide Latin into this transformative chapter of growth, while holding on to all that makes this community distinct, is a privilege. I sincerely believe

THRIVING AHEAD

Thad Sharrett ’89 and his wife, Bobbie ’88, drop off their son Austin ’18 at Washington and Lee University, along with twin sons William ’20 and Davis ’20.

that each priority supporting the Vision2020 campaign will successfully position the School — and its students — to thrive in a growing city and an educational landscape.

Watching our eldest son, Austin, graduate from Latin this past May was nothing short of incredible. Seeing him walk across the stage brought back many memories of teachers, coaches and staff members who made a positive impact on him, empowering him to be his best self in and out of the classroom, and perhaps most importantly, when no one else was looking. At the end of his Latin tenure — just as it was for Bobbie and me — Austin was prepared not only for college, but also for life.

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CHARLOTTE LATIN HAS PROVIDED ME COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW.

One of the biggest reasons I find myself thriving in life today is the investment that was made in me at Latin many years ago.

Everyone in the current School community benefits from the rich Latin philanthropic culture of almost 50 years of giving. I have witnessed the power of that same investment in my sons’ lives, watching them grow and flourish each in their own way.

The investment that my Latin classmates and I have made in each other over the years has solidified us as family, strengthening meaningful, enduring relationships.

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Finally, for this community to continue empowering future generations to thrive, we must all invest in its future, supporting the people, programs and spirit that have built one of the finest independent schools in the country.

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WHAT THRIVE MEANS TO ME “Taking advantage of all that life has to offer, living it to the fullest and living it in a way that brings out the best in both your personality and your potential.”

— Brent Price Gallagher ’07

“To strive for perpetual growth in order to flourish and be exceptional.”

“A sense of healthy well-being.”

— Susan Johnson Tome ’79

— Boyd Holland ’92

“To grow into yourself, becoming more confident, decisive and genuine. To be successful in the fields of life that make you happy. To reach your goals.”

— Cecelia Berens ’18

“To find success while being authentically you.”

— Mary Holland Rankin Griffin ’03

“Embrace and do well in any environment.”

— JJ King ’98

THRIVING AHEAD

“CLS provided a foundation that has enabled me to thrive in a multitude of settings and situations throughout my adult life, both personally and professionally. I attribute successes I have had to my parents and family and to the CLS family — faculty, administrators and classmates.”

“Latin taught me to work hard, to write well and to leave things better than you found them.”

— Lowell Rayburn Combs ’95

— Jarrett Lewis ’03

“Latin has helped me thrive by providing a wide array of easily accessible resources and by giving me many opportunities to find new interests I enjoy.”

— Mia Zottoli, Grade 8

“Being known and loved has given me the confidence to ask questions, know myself, invest in others — CLS trains you to ‘pay it forward’ and work hard.”

— Mary Yorke Robison Oates ’83

“Latin has introduced me to friends and families who have helped me learn to thrive in all aspects of my life, no matter the challenges I face.”

— Megan Tomlin, Grade 12

HOW LATIN HAS HELPED ME THRIVE

ALUMNI THRIVING AHEAD

CONVOCATION ADDRESS 2018

by Charles Hodges ’03 Charles Hodges ’03, Founder and Executive Creative Director of Arts & Letters Creative Co. in Richmond, Virginia, delivered the Convocation address, “The Middle of the Story,” to the Class of 2019 on Friday, August 31, 2018, in Thies Auditorium.

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’m most grateful to this institution where we stand today. Where your parents give you a brain, your school gives you a mind. Quite literally, my thinking is composed of voices such as Mr. Weiss, Mrs. Klein, Mr. Harris, Mr. Becker, Mr. McIntosh, Coach Faulkner, Coach Mac, bus drivers, friends and parents of friends.

When I find myself in my moments, large and small, I hear the lessons and stories played back. And these voices will live on inside you, guiding you through the fog.

Of all the great things Charlotte Latin gave me, the greatest thing of all didn’t happen to me in a classroom. It started on a bus twenty-six years ago.

Between two seats I saw the flicker of a pupil, the eye of a girl who was riding home with her friend. Even though we didn’t become friends for years, I remembered it for some reason like all things you file away without maybe ever knowing why.

Later in college this friend would become my girlfriend who would later become my wife. We would have a daughter named after my best friend who I also met here at this place. Latin also gave me eleven years of common ground with my other best friend, my brother, who — though we haven’t lived in the same city for half our lives — still feels like we share the same house.

Beyond any education or professional preparation, this school gave me what I know it has already given all of you — what it has given everyone who has come through here — amazing, once-in-a-lifetime people.

The gift is each other. Any place that can help you realize that, goes well beyond measure.

You have the gift — in this room today, and it should be shared.

For the seniors, in this final year, whether they be your parents, your friends, your family, your teachers, I hope you can hold the moment with as much gratitude as possible.

As your life goes on, as joy visits you, I hope you share it with more and more “other people.” I hope you share it with people who you disagree with. I hope you share it when things don’t make sense. I hope you share it when you’re misunderstood. I hope you find it no matter where you find yourself.

Read Hodges’ entire address here: www.charlottelatin.org/hodges

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Sophie Hilliard-Arce ’11 and Mr. McIntosh

In April 2018, Director of Alumni Relations Sally Gray Smith ’82 and Upper School English teacher Maria Klein, along with Headmaster Arch McIntosh and Director of Development Fredrik Akerblom, wrapped up the year’s Out of the Blue tour with a visit to New York City. The whirlwind 36-hour trip included visiting with numerous alumni in their places of business and culminated with a cocktail reception at the Harvard Club of New York.

Representing the Class of 2011: Marty Berkowitz, Jackson Evans, Harper Williams, Thomas Armstrong, Tommy Litaker and Conor Keeley.

Front row: Lindsey Benfield, Lea McBryde, Ann Louise Seaton and Sophie Hilliard-Arce

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Chapman Hughes ’14, Amma Okwara ’12 and Caroline Chiaroni ’12

Sally Gray Smith ’82, Martin Wilkins ’98, Korde Tuttle ’08, Sterling Masters ’03 and Maria Klein

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SENIORS’ LAST DAY LUAU On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the Alumni Association hosted a Last Day Luau for the Class of 2018. Seniors enjoyed a chicken-mini breakfast and were entertained with music, inflatable games and a magician in the Beck Student Activities Center. Director of Alumni Relations Sally Gray Smith ’82 shared information about the Alumni Association and the importance of staying connected to Latin and fellow classmates.

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LEGACY GRADUATES Of the 116 graduates in the Class of 2018, 11 of these were legacies. Congratulations to Billy Bowen ’82 and his son, Andrew (Wofford College); Bob Lucas ’78 and his daughter, Janie (Clemson University); John Anderson ’83 and his daughter, Kate (University of South Carolina); Kenna Cloninger Jordan ’85 and her son, Matthew (Clemson University); Joe Kenny ’83 and his daughter, Mary Louise (University of Georgia); Nicole Ewing ’86 and JB Meanor ’86 and their daughter, Catie (The University of Alabama); Mary Yorke Robison Oates ’83 and her daughter, Annabelle (Skidmore College); Greg Hinrichs ’89 and his daughter Lindsay (Miami University, Oxford); Thomas Layton ’86 and his son, Thomas (University of Georgia); Skeeter Davis ’76 and his son, Riley (University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill); and Bobbie Ewing ’88 and Thad Sharrett ’89 and their son, Austin (Washington and Lee University).

ALUMNI HONOR FACULTY On Thursday, May 24, 2018, Alumni Governing Board member Patterson Maker Miller ’07 proudly presented three Inlustrate Orbem awards to a faculty member in each division at Latin. Funded by the Alumni Endowment, the prestigious awards went to retiring Kindergarten teacher Libby Cathcart, Grade 6 math teacher Jeff Wolfe and Upper School history teacher Chris Downing.

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ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME Charlotte Latin School honored the third class of CLS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees during a series of events that showcased individual talents, highlighted the memorable legacy of Hawks athletics, and illustrated the enduring value of a commitment to do one’s best.

The inductees were recognized during a formal presentation at Myers Park Country Club on Thursday, September 20, 2018. A plaque bearing the names of the inductees was unveiled during a pre-football game ceremony on Friday, September 21, 2018, and this year’s inductees were recognized after the first quarter of the home Varsity Football game.

To read more about the four Hall of Fame inductees, please visit www.charlottelatin.org/ alumni/recognitions.

Headmaster Arch McIntosh and Director of Athletics David Gatoux with 2018 Inductees: Cameron Dickerson ’88 — Football and Wrestling, Kathy Baker Guadagnino ’79 — Golf, Rachael Lewis Anna ’97 — Basketball and Soccer and Malai S. Walker ’08 — Track and Field and Volleyball

Bob Robinson with Hall of Fame Committee Chair, Michael Meyer ’83, Scott Smith and Larry McNulty

Buck Bryant ’79, Virginia Smith Ellison ’79, Kathy Baker Guadagnino ’79 and Paul Nigro ’79

David Betzold ’85 and Cameron Dickerson ’88

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Coach Horton and the Varsity Boys’ Soccer team hosted Latin soccer alumni — women and men — for Saturday morning soccer games on August 11, 2018. More than 20 alumni fielded the “Old Guys” team, which came out on top 3–1. Meanwhile the women played each other on a half field and enjoyed playing a coed game with the alumni men’s team afterward.

Becky Green ’10 and McKay Kirkland ’10

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Bennett Jones ’17 and Macaulay Etheridge ’16

Alex Demas ’15, Matthew Swimmer ’15 and Scott Chappell ’15

Casey Roche Proescher ’01, Coach Horton, Jenny Roche ’09 and Jackie Roche Ryder ’0461

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THRIVING BEYOND LATIN • CLASS NOTES HAWKS LOVE HAWKS Congratulations to Sarah Wojcik ’09 and John Grantham ’09 who were married on April 21, 2018, at the Morning Glory Farm in Monroe, North Carolina. The wedding party included Cameron Foster ’09, Carter Grantham ’10, Mark Wojcik ’05, Jenny Roche ’09 and Meggie Trusty ’09.

Hawks flocked from all over the globe. Collin Breeney ’09, an Assistant Vice President with Aon, jetted in from London; Freddie Sherrill ’09 came in from Houston, Texas, where he’s a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management; and Jessica Wernikoff ’09, working in marketing and advertising with Social Native, flew in from New York City.

Sarah and John live in East Nashville, Tennessee. Sarah teaches preschool and coaches JV Volleyball at Christ Presbyterian Academy, and John works for Elmington Capital, a commercial real estate firm.

GLOBETROTTERS Sisters Ruth Van Dyke Wyatt ’02, Kathryn Van Dyke Handy ’06 and Laura Van Dyke Pitale ’99 celebrated Kathryn’s birthday in Beijing.

Kathryn, who earned her master’s this summer, lives in Beijing with her husband, and works as an instructional coach at the International School of Beijing. Laura lives in Warsaw, Poland, with husband Jon and son, Rex (3.5). Laura and Jon teach high school at The American School of Warsaw. Ruth holds down the fort in Charlotte with her husband John and two children, Jack (4) and Anna (2).

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HAWKS FLY HIGH We celebrate Madeleine Fish ’14 who graduated with honors and membership in Phi Beta Kappa from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Anthropology: Global Health and Environment. Throughout her four years in college, Madeleine participated in the Writing Shelter (a volunteer program that leads creative writing seminars in domestic violence shelters), Globemed (a student-run non-profit on Wash U’s campus that partners with an organization in Uganda) and the Honorary Scholars program.

Madeleine moved to Boston in August and works for Massachusetts General Hospital as a Clinical Research Coordinator in the GI oncology group. Her scope includes working on a protocol to develop the “liquid biopsy” technique, which is intended to screen for early-stage colon cancer using a blood sample instead of a more invasive intestinal biopsy. And in her downtime, Madeleine plans to take the MCAT and apply to medical schools with the hopes of entering in the fall of 2020.

Per Madeleine, “I’m extremely excited about what’s to come, and I feel very grateful that my time at Latin propelled me forward on this track.”

HAWKS LOVE HAWKS Another set of lovebirds are Bess Asimos ’10 and Brooks Whitmore ’10 who married on December 30, 2017, in Charlotte. Mary Asimos ’12, Sarah Whitmore ’13, Mary Kate McAlister ’10, Rachel Kokenes ’10, Cameron Johnson Strubinger ’10, John Barry ’10, Joseph Woodlief ’10 and Charlie Shaffner ’10 were all in the wedding.

The couple lives in Charlotte where Brooks, a graduate of Wake Forest University and the Kenan Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill, is an analyst in the Global Debt branch at TH Real Estate. Bess, a graduate of UNCChapel Hill, is in her second year of Physician Assistant school at Wingate University.

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THRIVING BEYOND LATIN • CLASS NOTES HAWKS FLY HIGH John Nichols ’99, who graduated from UNC–Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Biology, works in Raleigh, North Carolina, as Director of Energy Performance for Moseley Architects. The firm was recently recognized by the US EPA as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, which is only the second time the award has ever been given to an architectural firm. Congrats!

UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS NOVEMBER 6

Admissions 101 for Alumni

NOVEMBER 7

Book Discussion with Maria Klein

NOVEMBER 24 Alumni Lacrosse vs. PDS Alumni Contact Sally Smith, ssmith@charlottelatin.org, for more information.

HAWKS THRIVE 2018 has been an exciting year for Eimile Dalton-Fitzgerald ’01 and her clan! For starters, she and her husband, Drue, welcomed twin boys, John Dalton and Henry Nash, on February 27. Eimile — a graduate of Dartmouth University and the Medical University of South Carolina — also completed her medical training which included three years of Internal Medicine Residency and three years of a Gastroenterology/Hepatology Fellowship at UT Southwestern in Dallas in June of this year.

After taking five months off to be with her boys, Eimile will start with a private practice — Austin Gastroenterology — in Austin, Texas, on December 1. Eimile’s husband, Drue, is a Vice President of Acquisitions with Dallasbased real estate investment advisory firm, L&B Realty Advisors, and he’ll continue focusing on commercial real estate

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investments in Boston, San Francisco, New York, Houston and Austin.

Eimile says, “We have found Austin to be a wonderful city with a big focus on education, technology and music along with an abundance of outdoor activities that’s growing rapidly. It should be a really fun place to raise the boys, though I’ll continue to miss the Carolinas and CLS.”

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HAWKS FLY TOGETHER Good things come out of alumni gatherings! Having met at the Los Angeles Latin alumni reception in January 2018, Tori Male ’10 recruited Jay Kane ’15, a student at University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, to work as a summer intern at her workplace, The Montecito Picture Company (Ivan Reitman and Todd Phillips).

“Jay was one of the standout interns of this year’s summer semester. We appreciated his positive attitude, thoughtful coverage of submissions and attention to detail. Our students prepare a presentation at the end of the semester to pitch an idea for a movie or TV show based off a true story/figure. Jay’s was the bestexecuted and funniest. I enjoyed having another Latin Hawk at Ghost Corps over the summer and was proud that one of our best interns was a fellow Latin alum!”

Tori recently attended San Diego Comic Con to scout new material and meet with publishers on behalf of The Montecito Picture Company/Ghost Corps.

Here is Jay’s ‘take’ on things: I’m starting my senior year at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts on the heels of an amazing and informative summer spent working with Tori and her coworkers at Montecito. Working at Montecito gave me an upfront look at the development process for an assortment of films.

Tori was a powerful ally to have in the office, and she always ensured that I was taken care of. Pitching an original movie idea was a particular highlight for me, as was getting to chat with Oscar-nominated director Jason Reitman about our shared experiences performing on the improv troupe, Commedus Interruptus.

Jenny Edwards Wood ’91 and her brother and Upper School history teacher, Chuck Edwards ’94

ALUMNA JENNY EDWARDS WOOD ’91 GIVES COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Jenny Edwards Wood ’91 addressed the Class of 2018 at Latin’s May 25 Commencement.

Jenny spoke of how success is measured in today’s world — that social media and other outlets are really others’ version of perfect.

“We must calibrate our own inner compass for life,” she said. Jenny referenced David Brooks’ term “agency moment” — the moment that defines you. Her agency moment was moving on from a Wall Street job, where she felt her next steps were linear and predictable and “simply not me,” to South America where she felt in control of her life for the first time. “How do we find agency?” she asked. “Listen. Listen for your inner voice,” she advised the Class of 2018. “Discover the one thing that lights your inner fire and commit.”

Visit www.charlottelatin.org/ commencement2018 to hear Jenny’s speech.

HELP US SET THE STAGE FOR ANOTHER 5O YEARS OF WONDER, DISCOVERY AND JOY. What we have, we owe to many. At this pivotal moment in Charlotte Latin School’s history, it will take the dedicated participation of every community member in order to realize the full scope of the Vision2020 campaign. It is up to each of us to give back to the school that has given us so much, so that our students, school and legacy can all thrive ahead for another 50 years.

In the 11 months since the Vision2020 campaign construction began, our campus has already transformed, thanks to gifts from more than 160 generous foundational donors.

281 tons of structural steel have been fabricated for the Upper School and Administration Building

More than $20M has been raised to date in the foundational phase of the campaign

71% of foundational phase

88,500 bricks are on order for the ongoing construction of the new Upper School and Administration Building

commitments are from Latin parents

This fall, 40 games will be played on the new turf field

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The permanent, four-classroom home for the Extended Day after-school program opened with a 33% growth in enrollment

HOW TO SUPPORT VISION2020 YE A R ONE JULY 2018–JUNE 2019 LEARN ABOUT VISION2020 AND SUPPORT THE LATIN FUND Find out how Vision2020 will impact students and shape Latin’s future.

Continue your support of the Latin Fund at charlottelatin.org/clsgiving

YE A R T WO JULY 2019–JUNE 2020 MAKE YOUR CAPITAL GIFT TO VISION2020 In support of Latin’s 50th Anniversary and all donors who have come before us, make a capital gift to Vision2020 in honor of Latin’s past and future.

YE A R THREE JULY 2020–JUNE 2021 CELEBRATE THE NEXT ERA FOR CHARLOTTE LATIN SCHOOL As we finalize fundraising, we will gather with the entire community to celebrate the successful close of the Vision2020 campaign and the era ahead for Charlotte Latin School.

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